Food & Drink
17 Open Mic Nights in Honor of Seattle’s Future Civic Poet
Seattle will appoint its first Civic Poet in the coming months
Pacific Northwest poet Richard Hugo, whose name is attached to the Hugo House on Capitol Hill, wrote in his poem “Letter to Kizer from Seattle,” “I’m back at the primal source of poems: wind, sea/and rain, the market and the salmon.” Seattle and its distinct surrounding scenery often seemed to be the “primal source” of…
Sustainable Seafood Week is almost here!
Seattle Aquarium gala and blue pop-up tents among seafood festivities
How many chefs, fisherman, organizations and locals does it take to raise a sustainable salmon? A-freakin-ton. Luckily, Seattle is awash with chefs and restaurateurs who are members of Smart Catch, a new sustainable seafood program designed to address and reverse the seafood crisis (that 90 percent of the world’s fisheries are either fully fished or…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Salad lovers, rejoice! This grilled romaine lettuce recipe will rock your world
Anna Berman, cooking teacher, food stylist and author of the blog Snacking in the Kitchen, wants to tell us about grilled lettuce. “I had my first grilled Caesar salad a few summers ago and was hooked,” Berman says. “The thing is, I don’t have a grill at home, and spent many months without this delicious…
7 Places to Dine Outside at Pike Place Market
Here's where to go and what to order
Shopping at Pike Place Market can be high spirited in high summer, but it’s also a primo destination for outdoor dining—and many spots boast glistening Elliott Bay views. Here’s where to go and what to order. 1. Indulge in steak tartare with truffle frites and a glass of rosé while overlooking the Great Wheel on…
Inaugural Seattle Art Fair Brings an Exhibition, Lectures and More
Contemporary art from 60 local, regional and international galleries is coming this month
For a city that defines itself on innovation and creativity, Seattle is no stranger to art. Take our new rainbow crosswalks, our monthly neighborhood art walks, 4Culture’s many community art programs, and the dozens of galleries spanning the city, including the 82-year-old Seattle Art Museum. What we’ve lacked, however, has been an event assembling pieces…
Prime Day Sales, Cheap Seahawks Tickets & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Primed for Success?: Despite the mixed reaction to Amazon’s first Prime Day, including thousands of #PrimeDayFail jokes on Twitter, Amazon announced that it sold more on July 15 than it did on Black Friday last year. According to Business Wire, more people signed up to try Amazon Prime than on any other day, and sales…
The Must List: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Kirkland Uncorked
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestHead East for the Annual Kirkland Uncorked(7/17 to 7/19, times vary) This three-day summer food and wine festival takes over the scenic Marina Park on Lake Washington and features everything from wine tasting to dog modeling to a burger brawl, where chefs bust out every foodie ingredient necessary to win bragging rights as the…
Filson Flagship Store Opening in Late Fall
Filson casts its lure into a bigger pond with a newly designed retail headquarters
Ever wonder where to go to rub shoulders with hunters, fishers and ranchers clad in heavyweight tin cloth and Mackinaw wool? Starting in late fall, the newly revamped Filson on First Avenue is a safe bet. Seattle’s iconic outfitter hopes the flagship will be a “destination retail experience” that takes the brand to a broader…
This weekend: Kirkland Uncorked for food, wine, and dog modeling
Three days. 20 wineries. 15 food trucks. Painting. And a lot of pup strutting
You’ve got to hand it to Kirklanders. Their summer food and wine festival, Kirkland Uncorked, is serious. It lasts three days – July 17, 18 and 19 in scenic Marina Park on Lake Washington – and features everything from dog modeling to a burger brawl, where chefs bust out every foodie ingredient necessary to win…
31st Annual Lantern Ceremony Honors Victims of Violence
Green Lake sparkles and soothes during the annual lantern ceremony
The cool calm of Green Lake has always attracted Seattleites looking to take a break from the headaches of city living, and a deeper serenity comes to the tranquil basin this month with “From Hiroshima to Hope.” The 31st annual lantern-lighting ceremony commemorates those killed by atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 70 years…
Earthquake Panic, Parking Drama & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The Big One: Seen this New Yorker article posted on Facebook yet? Are you convinced you and everything you love will be reduced to rubble by The Earthquake to End All Earthquakes? Well, you’re not alone (Seriously, take a scroll through Twitter. Everyone’s terrified). Luckily, this Reddit AMA with Northwest seismology experts puts to rest…
Can Seattle Return to its Former Bike-Friendly Glory?
Making Seattle more bicycle-friendly is tougher than you might think
Anyone who negotiates Seattle on a regular basis asks at some point: Why can’t we just get around? It’s easy to blame geography—squeezed as Seattle is on a narrow, hilly hourglass isthmus surrounded by water—for our city’s transportation woes. But it’s much more complicated than that. By complicated I mean that some basic, and not…
Your Essential Sun-Safe Beauty Products
These locally available products will keep you sitting pretty in the summer sun
From pebbly beaches to sandy shores, it doesn’t matter where you throw down your towel—these products have you covered. Romarin French market basket ($40) from French Girl Organics (by appointment only), Georgetown, 5701 Third Ave. S; 206.948.6495; frenchcuisineandwinetours.com Linum Home Textiles herringbone striped Turkish pestemal towel ($34), only at Nordstrom, downtown, 500 Pine St.; 206.628.2111;…
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